Fashion Design for High Schoolers at UCLA
Summer Institute UCLA (Summer Discovery)
Apply NowWant to design your first collection? Join UCLA’s three-week Fashion Design summer course to sketch, drape and build garments, create portfolio pieces, and connect with industry-minded tutors on campus - boost your uni or career-ready portfolio this summer.
This is a three-week summer course in fashion design delivered as part of the Summer Institute at UCLA aimed at high-school-aged students (ages 14-18). The programme covers fundamentals of fashion design including sketching, technical flats, draping, muslin prototyping and garment construction.
Students take part in hands-on projects and are supported to produce portfolio work demonstrating their skills.
The course runs on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles with both residential (boarding) and day options. Sessions listed for 2026 include a June session (28 June-17 July 2026) and a July session (19 July-7 August 2026).
International students receive visa support, airport transportation assistance options, and international medical/health insurance where applicable; an international registration fee applies for non-U. S.
residents.
Participants receive instructor feedback, detailed performance summaries, and a course completion certificate and letter of recognition. The programme emphasises small interactive classes, hands-on learning, and access to campus facilities; no prior experience is required and applicants join by completing the Summer Institute application.
Course completion certificate and letter of recognition (Summer Institute UCLA)
28 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
June session (Boarding & Day)
19 Jul 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
July session (Boarding & Day)
Location
- Aged 14-18 (high school students)
- Demonstrate an interest in fashion design and complete the Summer Institute application
- No prior experience required
- International students from countries NOT in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program require a B-2 visitor visa
- Students from countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program must apply for an ESTA before travel
£3,514
3-week Day program: £3,514 (lowest listed price). 3-week Boarding program: £7,178. Listed weekly rate starting from £1,171/week. International registration fee for U.S. programs: $379 (residential) or $239 (commuter). Tuition includes academic tuition, housing for residential programs, two meals per day (lunch and dinner), many afternoon/evening/weekend excursions and activities, and some transportation for included activities; some specialised courses may require additional fees.
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